With spring all around us comes the crack of the bats, vendors selling hot dogs, and the sound of cleats sliding into the bases. Baseball, it's known as America's game. As a kid growing up in Southern California, I remember going to see the Anaheim Angels play. I saw Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire…
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Summer is almost here, and you do not want to miss these fun summer festivals taking place all over north Alabama! 3rd Friday Downtown Decatur Each third Friday from April to October, downtown Decatur comes to life at night with live music, vendors, food trucks, vintage cars, and businesses are…
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Summer is here! And before long the kids will be saying they’re bored. Maybe you need a weekend getaway just the two of you or a girls weekend. Whatever the case, we’ve got the perfect list to keep y'all busy all summer long. If you love swimming… 1. Have a blast in America’s first wave pool at…
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Water parks are amazing, am I right? The twisty water slides or the speed slides that send you rushing down are exhilarating! And if speed isn't your thing, you can sit by the pool or relax in the lazy river. Whatever you enjoy, you'll find it at the exciting water parks in north Alabama. Check…
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May is National BBQ Month, and we could not be more excited! North Alabama is home to some of the best barbecue you will ever put in your mouth, so check out North Alabama Ambassador's trip through our Barbecue Trail and let us know what is your favorite. Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue Our…
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North Alabama has not one but two strawberry festivals! And if you want to pick your own sweet berries or pick up a bucket, you can visit several farms in north Alabama! Check them out and let us know where is your favorite place to get fresh strawberries in the spring! Moulton Strawberry…
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Zip lining is absolutely exhilarating, and when you get to see some beautiful scenery in the process, that is an added bonus! Check out the fun places to zip line in North Alabama, and then make plans to go on your own adventure. Screaming Eagle Zip Lines at Lake Guntersville State Park At…
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Wildflowers are springing up like crazy all over the parks in North Alabama!Bright, vibrant flowers not seen in anyone’s garden spot the trails and provide for a beautiful hike. Wild azaleas, violets, irises, geraniums, blackberry blooms, Quaker ladies, mountain honeysuckles, daisies, etc. are blooming all over. Here are some of the best places to hike to find these colorful beauties…
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Friday is cause for celebration for more than it just being the kick off to the weekend! All across north Alabama, you can find Friday festivals each month that will start your weekend off right. Check out these fun Friday events. Downtown Gadsden First Friday Support local merchants and enjoy…
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"What waterfalls are easily accessible?" We get this question a lot, so we have put together a list of the waterfalls on our North Alabama Waterfall Trail that are easy to see if you have mobility issues. Coldwater Falls in Spring Park in Tuscumbia Coldwater Falls is a man-made waterfall that…
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